Why is Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag not playing against LSG in IPL 2026 match?
NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals stand-in captain Yashasvi Jaiswal won the toss and opted to bowl first vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their IPL 2026 match at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Tuesday. RR's full-time captain Riyan Parag was not available for selection due to an injury. "He had some hamstring injury and he'll be fine soon, I hope so.
So, he's not playing this game," Jaiswal said at the toss. — IPL (@IPL) "We're going to bowl first and I feel like it's a good wicket. Later on, there will be some dew, I hope.
So, we are going to chase. (On being the captain) it means a lot to me and it's proud always to represent the Rajasthan Royals franchise. (on Riyan Parag) He had some hamstring injury and he'll be fine soon, I hope so.
So, he's not playing this game. We have three changes. Sandy, Sushant Mishra and Lhuan-dre Pretorious come in.
(on the improvements needed) I think we all are speaking to everyone and I think the mindset and attitude what we will bring out into the ground and just enjoy the game. (on their winless record in Jaipur) I think I'll just smile and enjoy the game and play. That said, I think it's a wonderful, wonderful day and we have the opportunity to play good cricket.